I understand what you mean but I think the problem is normal humans, you and I, for example, get wages and raises largely based on past outcomes and to a smaller degree on future production. For coaches 'future production' plays a much larger role.

I do agree somewhat though. I would rather see that money go to assistants or *gasp* the players.

The "on track" and "next year" concepts are the most cliche examples of sports writing possible. It makes me feel like a Cubs fan or a Lions fan. *shudder*

At the end of the year, as stupid as it is, football is about how many games you won and how many you lost. The context or meaning for some fans, myself included, is who those wins and losses came against. It may be a different line of thinking but calling it outright incorrect I believe is mistaken. Fans want wins, quality is preferred, and I think to tell them otherwise is misguided.

I understand the non-linear trajectory that football is when you start digging into the nitty gritty but in my head recruiting and youth is just another way of saying "potential." Coaching is the key to turning that potential into wins and losses and the bizarreness that is this season has eroded some faith in this coaching staff.

I think this perfectly sums up what the reaction over last night's game is about. People on this site need to understand that not everyone reacts to a game like they do and other people acting differently is not wrong.